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GCC entrepreneurs at Silatech workshop
Union of GCC Entrepreneurs recently launched its strategic plan at a workshop held on 18th-19th January 2014 in Doha. The workshop was hosted by Silatech, a Board Member and Chair of the Union’s...
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QAC, Boeing introduce youth to aviation
Qatari youth experienced the excitement in the science behind aviation and history at the Al Khor Fly-In through interactive educational programmes co-sponsored by Boeing and the Qatar Aeronautical...
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Qatar hosts GCC Digital Security Forum
Doha is set to host the GCC Digital Security Forum, on 4th-5th February 2014. This Forum that will broadly discuss not only digital security breaches and attacks on companies and its economic...
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QP announces closure of Mesaieed IPO
Qatar Petroleum announced that the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of shares representing 25.725% of the issued share capital of Mesaieed Petrochemical Holding Company QSC (MPHC) has been successfully...
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Petroleum conference attracts large gathering
The Seventh International Petroleum Technology Conference (IPTC) attracted more than 5000 oil and gas professionals. Many of the oil and gas industry’s principal players convened and agreed that...
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Al Rayyan Tourism buys new resort
Al Rayyan Tourism Investment Company (ARTIC), the international subsidiary of Al Faisal Holding Company, acquired St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort in Miami, Florida for QAR 776 million (USD 213 million)....
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WTO must harness innovation
According to QNB Group, the recent trade agreement reached by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has the potential to raise long-term global GDP growth. However, the agreement does not cover many of...
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NU-Q students gain experience at media firms
More than 20 students from Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) are preparing to experience professional life at some of the world’s foremost media organisations as part of their residency...
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Milaha gets financing
Qatar Shipping, a wholly owned subsidiary of Milaha, previously known as Qatar Navigation, has secured a 12-year fixed-term ship financing facility of QAR 1.55 billion (USD 425 million) with a...
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GCC Digital Security Forum
The organisers of the GCC Digital Security Forum announced the programme of the event as well as dignitaries who will be attending the Forum on 4th-5th February at St. Regis Hotel. The Forum will be...
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Stenden University Qatar students honoured
Students from Stenden University Qatar (SUQ) were honoured for their achievements in a regional Model United Nations conference, a recent business simulation contest and for winning a debate session in...
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Silatech and Microsoft renew partnership
Silatech and Microsoft signed an agreement renewing their commitment to provide online employability resources to Arab youth through the Ta3mal network. The new agreement will now see the activation of...
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Call to ease barriers in setting up businesses
Easing some of the barriers in setting up profitable businesses and a vibrant legal system that is more market responsive will help enhance the pace of economic diversification in Qatar, an expert has...
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Cyprus seeking Qatari investment
Nicos Anastasiades, President, Republic of Cyprus, who was visiting Qatar, announced that during his stay in the country, he has witnessed the signing of four strategic agreements to enhance bilateral...
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QP announces final details of IPO
Qatar Petroleum (QP) announced final details relating to the allocation of shares and any refunds made to applicants in the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of shares representing 25.725% of the issued...
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Ahli Bank plans expansion
Ahli Bank is taking steps for long-term expansion plans. The bank may also go for recapitalisation, Andrew Mckechnie, Deputy CEO-Retail Banking, Ahli Bank, suggested. Qatar Foundation has 29.4% stake...
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Emerging markets suffer
Since the announcement by the US Federal Reserve of the gradual reduction in its asset purchasing programme—the tapering of Quantitative Easing (QE) of emerging markets (EMs) have witnessed large...
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QNB Group OGA approves agenda
QNB Group announced at its Ordinary General Assembly that financial results for 2013 were approved. The General Assembly also ratified all remaining items on its agenda including the proposal by The...
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GCC Digital Security Forum
More than 400 delegates representing governments and companies from the Gulf and beyond will convene at the St. Regis Hotel in Doha for the first GCC Digital Security Forum, organised by MEEZA, under...
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QNB launches “QNB Note 2″
Qatar National Bank (QNB) announces the launch of “QNB Note 2“. “QNB Note 2″ is a 100% Capital-Protected Note with investment returns linked to the performance of a basket of eight international...
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